Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Arts, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Adam Elrashidy presents top headlines, including the vandalism of a Frederick Douglass statue in Rochester, NY, the postponement of the Taj Mahal's reopening due to COVID-19 in India, and the passing of Italian composer Ennio Morricone. The video concludes with a preview of more stories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event occurred in Rochester, NY, related to Frederick Douglass?

A statue was vandalized.

A new statue was unveiled.

A festival was held.

A museum was opened.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for postponing the reopening of the Taj Mahal?

Weather conditions

Renovation work

Security concerns

COVID-19 pandemic

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is India on track to overtake in terms of COVID-19 cases?

Brazil

Russia

United States

Italy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre is Ennio Morricone most associated with?

Romantic comedies

Horror films

Science fiction

Spaghetti Westerns

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Ennio Morricone receive an honorary Oscar?

2016

2005

2007

2010